New appointment for Kevin Broll as the club's captain, but without a signed contract.
SV Waldhof Mannheim Prepares for Season Opener Against SC Verl
Tomorrow, SV Waldhof Mannheim will kick off their 2025-2026 season at home against SC Verl. Coach Dominik Glawogger has announced that he may not field any new faces in the starting lineup, but the contributions of the club's six new signings—Adama Diakhaby, Diego Michel, Emmanuel Iwe, Jascha Brandt, Kushtrim Asallari, and Jan Niemann—are yet to be seen in the games.
The new team council of SV Waldhof Mannheim now includes Lukas Klünter, Marcel Seegert, Arianit Ferati, Felix Lohkemper, Tim Sechelmann, Janne Sietan, and Lucien Hawryluk. Klünter, the new captain of the club, is expected to play as a right-back against SC Verl, allowing him to make offensive contributions.
Lukas Klünter's appointment as captain is based on his consistently good performances both as a right-back and in central defense. Klünter has been a mainstay in the team for several seasons, and his leadership skills have been recognised by the club. Marcel Seegert, who played a minor role in the second half of last season, has been replaced as a team council member by Klünter.
The high number of season tickets sold (4,200) indicates high expectations in Mannheim. However, the club has not officially set any specific goals for the season, but it is assumed they aim for a relatively calm season away from the relegation battle. SV Waldhof Mannheim aims to secure an early win to avoid the relegation zone in the new season.
Despite the arrival of the new goalkeeper, Jan Niemann, the search for a new goalkeeper for SV Waldhof Mannheim continues. Kevin Broll, a native Mannheimer and former Waldhof player, was initially considered for the position, but as of the latest reports, no finalized contract was announced. Broll, who has professional experience in Germany’s 2nd and 3rd leagues with clubs like Dynamo Dresden and also played abroad, most recently on Cyprus with Omonia Maiou, was training with SV Waldhof Mannheim in July 2025 as a potential new signing.
Lucien Hawryluk's status has increased, as he is now included in the new team council. In recent test games, the new signings played a minor role. The club is hopeful that they will make a significant impact as the season progresses.
In conclusion, SV Waldhof Mannheim is gearing up for their first game of the season against SC Verl. The club has high hopes for the new season, but the goalkeeper position remains a question mark. The fans' anticipation is palpable, as indicated by the high number of season tickets sold, and the team is ready to take on the challenge.
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During the season opener against SC Verl, SV Waldhof Mannheim might find opportunities for their new signings—Adama Diakhaby, Diego Michel, Emmanuel Iwe, Jascha Brandt, Kushtrim Asallari, and Jan Niemann—to showcase their talents. Lukas Klünter, the newly appointed captain, is expected to contribute offensively from his right-back position.
